The Brian Moylett Podcast

In this fascinating episode of The Brian Moylett Podcast , Brian Moylett sits down with Irish wingsuit pilot , BASE jumper , and professional tandem paraglider Michael Moran to explore one of the world's most dangerous—and exhilarating—sports. From growing up on a farm in Tipperary, Ireland, to living in Ölüdeniz, Turkey , one of the world's most famous paragliding destinations, Michael shares his...

Andrew shares what helped him play his best rugby, the mindset he had going into games and how he got through a slump in form in his mid-twenties. He talks about advise that Paul O’Connell gave him in Ireland camp, how Joe Schmidt got the best out of him and what he did to build his confidence.  Andrew gives his thoughts on the state of Ulster Rugby at the moment. He also talks about the team...

Unlock the secrets to elite performance in this explosive episode with New Zealand’s leading mental performance coach, David Niethe. From his humble beginnings working out of a converted garage in Auckland to coaching world-class athletes—including Olympic Gold medalist Lydia Ko and former UFC champion Israel Adesanya—David shares his unfiltered journey of transformation. In this episode, discover...

Damien has coached Leeds Rhinos, London Broncos, England Rugby League, Leicester Tigers, England A, England 7s, Huddersfield Giants, Welsh Rugby Academy, and 7s with Canada, Samoa, Germany and Kenya. In the podcast Damien chats about; How to bounce back when you lose your job as a coach. How he transitioned from Rugby League to Union and 7s. What League coaches bring to Union. His experiences coac...

Will Webster played in the English Championship, but decided to retire from the game to concentrate on coaching in his early 20s. He has gone on to coach Kenya 7s on the World Series, Hong Kong 7s & 15s and New England Free Jacks in Major League Rugby, winning two titles there. He now coaches coaches. We chat about his journey in the game and also the below,  How he got the Kenya 7s job a...

Davie played for the Scotland 7s, and previously worked with Exeter Chiefs, New Zealand Sevens, Taranaki Rugby and the Hurricanes as an S&C coach. In the pod we chat about; What he does as Hurricanes Mindset Coach. How Super Rugby preseason 2025 has gone for the Hurricanes. Why he transitioned from being an S&C coach to a Mindset coach. Tools to use to perform under pressure. How to get pl...

Richard Smith has been the High Performance Leader at the Crusaders, High-Performance Coach Development Manager for NZ Cricket, and High-Performance Coaching Consultant for High Performance Sport NZ. He coached NZ u19s to the World Cup title in 2007. He now consults with businesses as well as continuing his work at the top level of sport. In the podcast we chat about; - What makes an environment a...

Marty won the AIL with Lansdowne fc in 2018. Then moved to the UK and played rugby in the Premiership, before deciding to retire from the game and do Ironmans. We chat about: His time in the Leinster Rugby system Winning the AIL with Lansdowne fc. How Mike Ruddock helped him get his break in pro rugby. The impact that Alun Wyn Jones had on him. The springboard that playing with Swansea University...

In this episode you will hear about; Andy's journey in the game. Andy's thoughts on the TMO. The life and schedule of a professional referee. The mental preparation Andy does for matches. Why Sam Warburton was a brilliant captain. Why Andy trains with the Irish rugby team, and what his role is with them. How Andy works with his coach. What Andy does at Half Time in Test matches. Advice former All...

Neil Tunnah is a highly experienced rugby coach and high-performance consultant with over 20 years of expertise leading elite teams in both sports and business. Based in Australia, he holds Rugby Australia and University of Queensland Level 4 High Performance Coach accreditation and is a World Rugby Accredited High Performance trainer and educator. In the pod we chat about, The recent Autumn Natio...

I've decided to do an 85km Ultramarathon, and in this pod I share 3 things I've learned since I made the decision to commit to it. I'm doing the run in aid of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. This is a brilliant charity who provide brilliant palliative care free of charge, but they need donations to do what they do. You can donate here, and anything you can give is massively appreciated, tha...

J.P. Nerbun is a leadership coach who partners with leaders to support their learning, growth, & impact on the world. He believes that great teams drive results & that effective leaders are intentional in creating strong team cultures. In the podcast JP explains ways in which coaches can better understand their strengths and weaknesses, and how they can get better at their craft....

John Cooney plays for Ulster Rugby in the URC and has been capped 11 times by Ireland. He previously played for Leinster Rugby where he won a Champions Cup, and Connacht Rugby where he won the Pro 12 title. He played for Lansdowne fc in the All-Ireland League where we played together briefly. In the podcast he talks about how his mindset massively changed midway through his career, why he wasn’t h...

This was an unreal chat. From Jack having me in stitches laughing, to chatting about mental health challenges, and just being intrigued throughout. Have a listen, you’ll enjoy it. Jack played for Irish 20s, Ulster, Highlanders, Ospreys and Toyota Shuttles.  His mental health took a huge toll on him recently and he decided to walk away and retire from rugby. We chat about his journey in the ga...

Eamon is a half-time researcher and consultant who works with top flight professional teams across a number of sports, including football and the Premier League. In the pod we chat about his findings and what makes a half time team talks effective, in regards to impacting second half performance. In the pod you'll get tips and ideas on how you can impact the teams you coach, or your teammates if y...

Ian works with the players at South Sydney Rabbitohs, which is one of the NRLs biggest club, is owned by Russel Crowe and will be coached by Wayne Bennett next season. Ian chats about how he helps players off the field, so that they can perform on it. We chat about identity and how this can positively or negatively affect players, how different players prepare differently for games and tools that...

David Sharkey is a communications consultant who works with elite teams across 8 different sports, as well as leaders in business. His clients include La Rochelle, coached by Ronan O'Gara, Rugby Australia and the GAA. In the podcast he explains the work that he does with these teams, and gives key insights into how you can be a better communicator. Unleash Your Potential - Course for Players That...

Warren has coached England Sevens, Harlequins Academy, USA Eagles, Wales women and many other teams. He chats about how he left home in South Africa to move to the UK to pursue his coaching dream. He gives insights into what the best teams have, and how you can use those principals in your teams. He talks about what sets the best apart, and how the Springboks go deeper on the emotional, mental and...

Nick was capped 46 times and also spent played in France with Biarritz, and England with Wasps.  Nick chats about a number of concussion he had, and shares why he doesn’t worry about the future. A perspective you’ve probably not heard before.  He chats about why a lot of professional players stop enjoying the game, and also why school leavers stop playing and what we can do to change tha...

Griggsy and I played together in Lansdowne fc, winning the All-Ireland League together in 2015. He is a Kiwi and went through the Tasman Makos Academy with current Leinster Rugby Backs coach Andrew Goodman. Griggsy moved to Ireland to play in the All-Ireland League. He tells a story about how he happened to be having a few wines with Joe Schmidt one night, which led to him getting called into the...

Jason is a Mental Skills coach from Southland who works with Olympic Athletes representing Team New Zealand. We chatted about his experiences across a number of Olympic Games and what strategies and frameworks those athletes use to perform at their peak in the most pressurized environments. Jason also does mental skills work with the top rugby referees in the world. He explains the pressures they...

Rick is a former rugby play and now performance coach. We chat about; Finding your identity after rugby Emotional intelligence Healing shame and guilt to stop it holding you back. How your ego holds you back The power of surrendering. Unleash Your Potential - Course for Players That Want to Become Professionals Audible.com | Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free t...

Rusty played rugby in the Premiership and now mentors and coaches some of the best coaches in the world, across a number of different sports. We chat about: What he is seeing the best coaches in the world do in 2024 Rusty explains how he is helping the Hurricanes during Super Rugby  The sessions he ran with Aston Villa Academy  Work he does with England Cricket and England Hockey Why he...

Mike is currently coaching in New Zealand's NPC and recently did a stint in Major League Rugby with New England Freejacks. What Scott Robertson taught him about building a culture. How he went from coaching club to professional. Why a lot of young players are leaving rugby. Why coaching New England Freejacks in Major League Rugby was brilliant. The challenges and opportunities he faces as Manawatu...

Mike coached Wales to a Grand Slam title. We chat about; The reasons behind why Irish Rugby has become so strong. Where Scotland are at with Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend. The job Warren Gatland is trying to do with Wales. Steve Borthwick's challenges at England Rugby. How you keep a squad happy. How you build a strong defensive culture in your team. Secrets behind why he was successful in his...